Dick Hoover vs. Tom Waddell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Waddell posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Tom Waddell posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.3 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.272 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Tom Waddell had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.